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In an effort to keep you nice and cool during the dog days of summer, we’ve come up with ten of the best places to kick off your shoes, enjoy the scenery and relax. Each of these parks offers exceptional opportunities for swimming, kayaking, rafting and boating; all that’s ...
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We have a motorhome and want to travel around the states, staying at state parks how long could we stay at each park & what's the cost

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When the warmth of the holiday season is past, and the chill winds of winter begin to grate on people’s nerves and chap their lips, Biscayne National Park starts to see more visitors. The park’s rangers know the look: folks whose pale skin thirsts for a dose of the ...
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What is the most important thing in Capitol Park in Utah

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Capitol Reef, Waterpocket Fold, Land of the Sleeping Rainbow—all are
colorful names to describe a park with many striking characteristics.

Waterpocket Fold, the main feature of the park, is the name
of a 100-mile-long fold in the earth's surface. This uplift contains
innumerable eroded basins or pockets that hold thousands of gallons of
rainwater. These pockets of water have affected the history of humanity
within the park and the flora and fauna of the region.

Entering the park from the west gives the most impressive view of
the 1,000-foot-high stone barrier into which erosive forces have
sculpted fascinating canyons, mesas, buttes and mazes. Once in the
park, other astonishing panoramas await you.

Within a short distance of the visitor center, you will see Capitol Dome, Chimney Rock, the Goosenecks and the Egyptian Temple.Hickman Bridge, the Golden Throne and Capitol Gorge reward you after easy to moderate hikes. Prehistoric petroglyphs, the Fruita Schoolhouse, the Gifford Farmhouse and the Behunin Cabin speak of bygone eras and can be reached by car. The 20-mile round-trip Scenic Drive will take you past the Ripple Rock Nature Center and many of the park's features.

If you are seeking a remote wilderness experience, Capitol Reef has
it. To the north of Route 24, dirt roads, which generally require
high-clearance or 4-wheel-drive vehicles, lead into the park's north
end through the heart of Cathedral Valley, an area of
monolithic formations of Entrada and Curtis sandstones, some of which
are 500 feet high. South of Route 24, graded roads, usually suitable
for high-clearance vehicles, lead into some very fine hiking country.
Besides good hiking opportunities, the southern part of the park also
offers spectacular views of the folded strata of Capitol Reef and the
Henry Mountains. Muley Twist Canyon is in the southern end of the park, as is Brimhall Bridge.
Check with a park ranger before setting out for any of these more
remote locations. Weather conditions may make the roads slick and
impassable.

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National Park offers rugged, beautiful scenery with deep and narrow
canyons, spectacular vistas, great expanses of slickrock and
multi-colored rock layers exposed by the massive fold in the earth's
crust. Petroglyphs give evidence of the early inhabitants of the area
dating back at least 10,000 years. The area also has a more recent
history in evidence with the orchards and buildings from the Fruita
community that was founded by Mormon pioneers in 1880.

Visitation to Grand Teton National Park peaks during the summer but is also extremely popular during the transition to fall. After Labor Day, total visitation ebbs slightly; however, the type of visitor is drastically different. With kids back in school, you'll find that there are families and more DINKs (Dual Income No Kids), recent college graduates, empty nesters and baby boomers.

Teton Village is home to many fine properties and you shouldn't have a problem finding a room if you book in advance. We have a few favorites:

Hotel Terra is the first of a line of green hotels launched by the Terra
Resort Group, Hotel Terra Jackson Hole offers the exceptional amenities
and services expected from boutique hotels, combined with
environmentally sustainable building and operating practices. The property is LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) certified, placing it in an elite group of hotels in the United States. Hotel Terra pushes its
efforts well beyond LEED criteria, however, has taken a leadership role in defining eco-friendly efforts to preserve and protect the
environment in its operations while still offering an opulent hotel
experience for guests. Learn more about Hotel Terra and its commitment to the environment at www.hotelterrajacksonhole.com.

Just around the corner from the Terra is the Snake River Lodge & Spa where you'll be warmly welcomed. The lodge, part of the Rock Resorts is rustically elegant and fits seamlessly with the Teton landscape. Recently renovated, Snake River Lodge & Spa boats beautifully
appointed rooms and condomiums which will be a welcome retreat after a long day of hiking, skiing, golfing or exploring the Jackson Fall Arts Festival, which takes place from September 10-20 (www.jacksonholewy.com/events-fall-arts-festival.php). You'll look forward to relaxing in the property's indoor/outdoor heated pool, with cascading waterfalls, warmed walkways, a hot tub tucked into a steam-filled cave, and a sauna. Visit snakeriverlodge.rockresorts.com for more information.

Don't rule out staying in the park–Jenny Lodge is located across the water from majestic Cascade Canyon and
offers an exclusive environment with 37 rustically elegant log cabins.
The main lodge, a recently renovated log structure, has inviting
sitting areas with books and games for guests to enjoy. As the only 4-diamond eco-resort in the Park, Jenny Lake Lodge is ideal
for those who seek the finest service and lodging, while still enjoying
a National Park vacation. Each of the rustically elegant cabin rooms
are well appointed with hand-made quilts, down comforters, and unique
Western charm. The cabins are
open from early June to early October. Breakfast and dinner, along with horseback and bicycle
riding, are included in the room rate. To book a room, visit http://www.gtlc.com/lodging/jenny-lake-lodge-overview.aspx

Vroom vroom! If you like water, speed, and nature, then hop on a personal watercraft and try jet skiing in a national park. The deep turquoise waters of Glen Canyon's Lake Powell are savored by almostÂ two million visitors each year and are the perfect place for amateurs and pros alike to enjoy water sports. Jet skiing is a fun way to delve into the watery parks, but remember to follow local rules and regulations and stay in designated jet skiing areas.